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Introduction

The Memorex ThirtyTwoMAXX Drive is a new generation Half Height 5.25" Built-in CD-Recordable/ReWritable drive
with the popular (Enhanced) IDE interface.

The drive is in fact a multi-function device, since it can be used as:

fast CD-ROM reader (up to 40x speed)

32x speed CD-Recorder, e.g. to record your own CD-ROM's or Audio-CD's

12x speed CD-ReWritable device to use as your personal storage medium, by using Incremental Packet Writing

The Memorex ThirtyTwoMAXX Drive is the ideal tool for publishing large amounts of data in compact form on CD. 
The Incremental Packet Writing function will make this drive attractive to the general desktop PC-user for 
personal data storage.

CD-Recordable discs can be recorded at 8x – 32x speed, and in all standard formats, e.g. CD-Audio, CD-ROM (XA),
CD-I and Video-CD among others. Since these discs are recorded in accordance with the Orange Book (part II)
specification, these discs can be played back on all compatible CD-players.

CD-ReWritable is a feature which allows re-use of previously written (special CD-ReWritable) discs, by rewriting
portions or the complete disc in accordance with the Orange Book (part III) specification.

Features of the Memorex ThirtyTwoMAXX drive:

Multi-function device (CD-ROM reader, CD-Recorder and CD-ReWritable drive)

Just-BURN Technology

Supports Incremental Packet Writing for data storage applications and "drag & drop" File System support 
through the CD-UDF standard (endorsed by Optical Storage Technology Association or OSTA)

• Supports standardized Multi Media Commandset (MMC) as standardized by the American National Standards

Institute (ANSI)

Plug & Play read compatibility under Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP and NT 4.0

• Interfaces directly to low cost standardized (Enhanced) IDE connector on PC motherboard

Just-BURN Technology

A major cause of CD recording failures and wasted CD media is a problem known as Buffer Underrun. This
essentially means that the flow of data from the computer to the CD drive was not fast enough to keep up with the
speed required by the writing process. The result is that the CD drive stops recording and the CD media is un-useable.

Just-BURN Technology eliminates this problem by recognizing when the flow of data reduces to an unacceptable
level and essentially pausing the recording process. When the data flow is again at an acceptable level, the drive
will start recording again as if there had been no interruption. 

Unpacking

If the drive package shows evidence of rough handling or damage and the drive does not function properly on initial
startup, return the drive and damaged package to your supplier and request a replacement.

Additional and updated 
information can be found 
directly on our fully 
interactive website

www.memorex.com 

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Page 1: ...U S M o d e l N u m b e r T h i r t y T w o M a x x 1 2 4 0 A K Front view 1 Headphone jack 2 Headphone volume control 3 Busy indicator 4 Disc Tray 5 Open Close button 6 Emergency eject Rear view 7 Di...

Page 2: ...ment should not be used for such purposes This manual is copyright Memorex Products with all rights reserved Under the copyright laws this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior wri...

Page 3: ...Technology Supports Incremental Packet Writing for data storage applications and drag drop File System support through the CD UDF standard endorsed by Optical Storage Technology Association or OSTA S...

Page 4: ...with IBM compatible UL listed Personal Computers or Macintosh UL listed workstations weighing less than 18 kg Installing the drive 1 Turn off your computer monitor and other peripherals To disconnect...

Page 5: ...rt Note Installation A is preferred for systems with only an IDE Hard disc Note Installation B is preferred for systems with an IDE Hard disc and CD ROM Additional and updated information can be found...

Page 6: ...he connectors 7 Insert the drive into the drive bay Using all the screws included in the bag to secure the drive into the bay 8 Replace the cover Connect the mains plug of your configuration When you...

Page 7: ...ding tray To close the disc loading tray gently push the front of the tray or press the Open Close button 6 Emergency Eject In case you are not able to power up your PC and want to take the disc out o...

Page 8: ...dix for more information 10 IDE Connector 40 pin IDE flatcable connector See Appendix for more information 11 Host DC Power Connector 1 12V 2 GND 3 GND 4 5V Attention Any other pins not mentioned abov...

Page 9: ...the computer has finished it s recording process and that the Write indicator on the front of the drive is off Care of Discs When loading a disc allow time for the door to open and then gently insert...

Page 10: ...Disc loading Tray motorised Dimensions Height 41 3 mm 0 5 Width 145 8 mm 0 5 Depth 190 mm 0 5 Weight 1 kg Power dissipation max 18W Power Supply Voltage requirements 12V 10 5V 5 Current requirements 1...

Page 11: ...PSYNC CSEL 28 DD 4 09 DMACK 29 DD 11 10 GROUND 30 DD 3 11 INTRQ 31 DD 12 12 16 BIT I O 32 DD 2 13 DA1 33 DD 13 14 PDIAG 34 DD 1 15 DA0 35 DD 14 16 DA2 36 DD 0 17 CHIP SELECT 0 37 DD 15 18 CHIP SELECT...

Page 12: ...ce When the shorting jumper is placed in the M MASTER or S SLAVE the drive will be configured accordingly Additional and updated information can be found directly on our fully interactive website www...

Page 13: ...s Due to the fact that files are constantly deleted and new ones written to the hard disk files are no longer grouped together in physically contiguous blocks but instead are scattered i e fragmented...

Page 14: ...data CD can be written in several sessions This must be set accordingly while writing Typical instances where multisession CDs are used are regular backups and Photo CDs which are gradually filled up...

Page 15: ...ntrast all the data of a data CD is contained within a single track A Mixed Mode CD has a data track track 1 and audio tracks The data track cannot be played back with an audio player Older devices ca...

Page 16: ...aration between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV techni...

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